French vocal music from the opera house to the coffee house will be the theme of an East Central University faculty concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday [FEB. 7] at the Ada Arts and Heritage Center. There is no admission charge.

Students with exceptional academic work during the fall semester at East Central University have been listed on the President's and Dean's Honor Rolls.

Both honor rolls require students to complete at least 12 semester hours during the semester. The President's Honor Roll is reserved for students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, or straight A's. To be eligible for the Dean's Honor Roll, students must have a 3.33 grade point average with no grade lower than a C.

Dr. Glen D. Johnson, chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, met with more than 50 officials from southeast Oklahoma recently, including ECU President Richard Rafes and local legislators in McAlester to discuss the importance of improving the state's and region's ability to compete in a global business environment and higher education's role in making that happen.

East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community
interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area,
East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement.